COVID-19: Update from Camden Council
• a frontline health or social care worker • aged 16 and over with a health condition that puts you at high risk from COVID-19
Vaccinations for under 18s
16 and 17-year-olds are now eligible for a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, 12 weeks after their first. Young people aged 12 to 15 are eligible for a first dose and are encouraged to get it as soon as they can. 12 to 17-year-olds who have previously tested positive for COVID-19 and do not have underlying health conditions that put them at higher risk of COVID-19 should wait 12 weeks after their positive test before getting their first or second vaccine dose.
How to book your vaccination • Book an appointment at nhs.uk/coronavirus or call 119 for free • Visit a walk-in clinic or the COVID-19 vaccination bus. Find out more at camden.gov.uk/getting-the-vaccine
Celebrate Hanukkah safely With COVID-19 cases still high across London and in Camden, please celebrate safely by: • Taking a rapid test before meeting others to check you’re COVID-free. • Keeping windows open or opening every hour for 10 minutes during indoor gatherings. • Wearing a face covering in indoor and busy outdoor public spaces, including the synagogue, unless exempt.
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Support, benefits and discounts to help you stay warm this winter
• If you’re on a low income and receive benefits you may be eligible for a £140 discount on your electricity bill under the Warm Home Discount Scheme. Find out more at camden.gov.uk/staywarm
• If you’re 66 and over, you may be eligible for a Winter Fuel Payment worth up to £300. For more information call Age UK Camden on 020 7239 0400 • If you’re struggling with your energy bills or need support to stay warm this winter, visit camden.gov.uk/staywarm or call 020 7974 4444 (option 9)
Support for people experiencing domestic abuse
Sadly, reports of domestic abuse have increased nationally during the pandemic, including in Camden. This White Ribbon Day (Thursday 25 November), remember that if you or anyone you know is experiencing abuse of any form, you are not alone. Camden Council is here to support survivors and their families. Please contact Camden Safety Net on 020 7974 2526, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, or email camdensafetynet@camden.gov.uk Outside these hours and on bank holidays, call the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247. um
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If it’s been six months or more since the second dose of your COVID-19 vaccination, you’re ready for a booster. You can book an appointment 152 days (five months) after your second dose if you’re:
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Finally, happy Hanukkah to all our Jewish communities. For tips on how to celebrate safely, please see below.
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Keeping safe and well this winter
We know not everyone is online – so to make sure we reach everyone who needs it, all Camden residents will shortly receive a booklet through their letterbox with helpful information and practical support this winter. Please remember that it’s vital you continue to follow public health advice over this period – cases of COVID-19 are still high across Camden and London, and your actions really do make a difference.
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• Visit camden.gov.uk/coronavirus – includes information in different languages • Check the rolling news pages at news.camden.gov.uk • Follow Twitter @CamdenCouncil, Facebook facebook.com/ LBCamden and Instagram @WeMakeCamden • Speak to someone at the Council directly by calling 020 7974 4444 (option 9).
Winter can be a difficult time for many people. The colder weather coupled with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic means some will need extra help. Please know that you’re not alone – there is local support available. Whether you need help with work or money worries, mental health or accessing food, visit camden.gov. uk/coronavirus or call 020 7974 4444 (option 9).
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For the latest information and support from Camden Council and its partners, including updates to services:
Apply now for the Community Impacts Resilience Fund If you work for a voluntary or community sector organisation that is struggling financially as a result of the pandemic, please consider applying for a grant worth up to £15,000 through the Council’s Community Impacts Resilience Fund. Grants are available to organisations with a strong track record of delivering for the borough – particularly if they support Black, Asian and other ethnic communities who’ve been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Applications close on 29 November. Find out more and apply at camden.gov.uk/cirfund
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